At Modern Motel, discover a tranquil retreat where you can unwind on the garden's serene grounds or savor delicious meals at the restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient perks like self parking and barbecue grills, all thanks to the helpful staff.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Tim Hortons - 3 min walk
Subway - 17 min walk
On Deck - 2 min drive
Dairy Queen - 1 min walk
About this property
Modern Motel
At Modern Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Superior. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Smoking rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel
Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel Thunder Bay
Frequently asked questions
Does Modern Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Modern Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Modern Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of CAD 100.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Modern Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Modern Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Modern Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but OLG Casino Thunder Bay (2-min drive) and Thunder Bay Community Bingo (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Modern Motel and nearby?
Modern Motel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Modern Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Modern Motel like?
Modern Motel is located a short 18-minute walk from Boulevard Lake Park.
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Modern Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Good hotel, clean rooms, nice staff
Agnes
Agnes, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 21, 2025
Old motel but clean and bed very comfortable
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
Nothing to complain about very average Would stay again hopefully cheaper
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
The owner & staff were all very hospitable and authentic. It was clean, safe and close to all resources for food & activities. I’ll
Def stay here again when I’m through there next!
EMILY
EMILY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Good place for price
Was good
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 10, 2025
Stay here if you really need to
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
Price was pretty good but the hotel itself is very dated the sheets are all very dated the interior is in need of repa
Remis
Remis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Very clean, a little cluttered in the room. Good value for the money.
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 17, 2025
Two beds, lots of pillows
Yin
Yin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
Room was clean , beds were too soft for me . Friendly owner
Henriette Genier
Henriette Genier, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
Good
Anmol
Anmol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Loved the stone bears on the entrance, appreciated the kind manager who waited up for us as we were delayed arriving. Very friendly
Joey
Joey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Close to the Hwy.
Robert W
Robert W, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
The host was very friendly , nice and easy to deal with. The property location is easy to find and haze the parking right in front of the door. Checking in was easy-peasy as Sam can handle it oven if he is not on the premises.
MARICICA
MARICICA, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 13, 2025
Staff - Sayed was very rude when we contacted before check in. Room provided was clean but stinking.
Sikander
Sikander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
The property was great, location was great, easy to get to.
Gisele
Gisele, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 22, 2025
Room was clean.
Outdoor needs some attention. Lots of spiderwebs.
Doris
Doris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
This place is really beautiful, clean and very well maintained.
Lydiah
Lydiah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Sam is very friendly and hospitable
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Very clean. Good service.
Drew
Drew, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2024
I found the owner very pleasant and the room very adequate for the price. I will be staying here again.
Rosemarie
Rosemarie, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 8, 2025
Felt very discriminated and the owner was very rude. The rooms were not as described online. Fees were also increased when checking in not as described online.
Very dirty and smelly I don’t recommend anyone staying in this motel or hotel.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2025
Poor
Edu
Edu, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
Everything work but it needs updates like wall paint or newer bedding. There was a lot of people coming and going from a few rooms which was questionable.